If you are planning to buy a smart toy that can connect via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or a mobile app, here are a couple of things to think about to keep children safe.
Make sure you understand what key things your child can do with the toy and if it can connect to any other devices, for example can it send messages to a phone or connect to a smart TV?
Questions to ask
Some toys ask for your child’s name, their age and a parent email address to work. To ensure your child privacy and data are kept safe make sure the toy company is reputable and check out their data privacy policy so you are aware of what their procedure is, in the event of a hack on their systems.
Things to do
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